History

When it comes to the best camera lenses, everyone knows the Nikon name. The same technology, highest-quality materials and years of proven optical design experience have also produced Nikon’s premium, high-performance eyeglass lenses.

Nikon, whose name is synonymous with “the world’s finest lenses”, has been providing millions of people with a sharper point of view through the most trusted and sought-after optical products since 1917. While most people link Nikon with superior camera lenses, many do not know that we began manufacturing quality eyeglass lenses in 1946.

Nikon introduces the first anti-glare coating with true, built-in scratch resistance. This technology becomes immediately popular in Japan, where nearly 100% of lenses now feature this type of coating.

Nikon introduces the first anti-glare coating

Nikon introduces the first anti-glare coating with true, built-in scratch resistance. This technology becomes immediately popular in Japan, where nearly 100% of lenses now feature this type of coating.